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    IP Network Setup (IP Addressing or Subnet)

    Reference : Cisco RVS 4000 -http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9928/index.html NetGear Switch - http://www.netgear.com/business/products/switches/unmanaged-desktop-switches/gs116.aspx Eclipse IP20MP - http://www.eclipsecctv.com/outdoor-ip-camera-IP20MP.html DVR - Nubix HDX - http://www.eclipsecctv.com/NUBIX16HDX-security-DVR.html Engenius EOC-2610 - http://www.engeniustech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=89:outdoor-access-points-client-bridges&id=287:80211g-outdoor-high-power-600mw-bridge-access-point-with-dual-antennas&Itemid=123 Enenius EHN200 - http://www.engeniustech.com/index.php/business-networking/outdoor-access-points-client-bridges/9338-enh200-
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    IP Network Setup (IP Addressing or Subnet)

    @Soundy - Once again thank your for the prompt reply, as always you are most helpful Sir. I see the setup that you currently have for your DVR and I was planning on doing this same setup at another site with two NIC cards. Do you have the NIC @ 192.168.2.x pointed at the 10.0.14.254 gateway ? And I would assume that your clients on the 10.0.x.x gateway can access the DVR on 10.0.14.201 correct ? Regarding the traffic... To be honest, I really do not know what the cameras are pushing out at far as the traffic at this point. I will give you as much information as I know and you can determine it from that point. I have been looking for a monitor tool that would let me know how much information is being pushed across the network. I tried to pull the topology, but it was showing incorrect and that may be part of the problem...the router was not even being shown as connected in the topology but I will have to looking into it to see if that could be the issues. I do not have the time to map out the topology nicely but I can write it out for you : Gateway - 192.168.1.1 - Cisco RVS 4000 | | | | | | Local Server @ 192.168.1.250 | | | | | | Linksys Wifi AP @ 192.168.1.213 | | | NetGear 16 Port Gig Switch - Unmanaged I have EU devices connected at the switch side... 2 Workstations, 1 Printer The majority of the devices on the switch belong to me. 4 IP Transmitters (Max-500) 1 DVR (Nubix HDX) 2 Engenius Receivers (EOC-2610 & EHN200 for the IP Cameras on the other side of the lot) 2 IP Cameras connected at one site of the lot 3 of my cameras are wireless running on Client Bridges on the other side of the lot. I use Eclipse IP20MP IP Cameras. I know how you feel about the eclipse brand Soundy and I am looking to switch to a different vendor after the issues that I have been having with the HDX and IP20MP's. Camera Settings To make it simple, the 3 cameras that are wireless shot across the lot on the 2 Engenius antennas that are connected to the switch at the main office. 2 more IP cameras are directly connected to the switch also. The DVR is also connected to the same switch along with 4 Analog/IP Transmitters. Plus the EU's workstations (2-5 at any given time), Server and Printer. The cameras also send digital pictures back to the server via FTP when a certain area is triggered. The 4 IP Transmitters also do the same. I mean its simple, but sometimes I get the drop on the DVR display even though I can still see the cams via IE and ping in CMD. I could setup the VLAN through the AP (Engenius) and through the router. The RVS has multiple capabilities in this area. @ The Wire Guys - We are still the IT department for this company. The network is still small and I'd rather fix this problem now rather then later. The company is still expanding and the next phase will be adding a few more workstations and connections to the server (VPN with Remote Destop and Image transmissions across the VPN to be stored on the server.) The VLAN's seemed like a good idea to me to separate the traffic and I still may go this way just to keep things simpler (for me at least, I understand this). @ssmith10pn - The main connector is the NetGear Gig Switch. Not all of the device on the network operate at Gig speeds but most of the hardwired are patched directly into the switch. The only thing that plugs into the RVS4000 is the Netgear, Linksys Wifi AP, and Server
  3. Just wondering what everybody is doing as far as IP setups on customers current networks. I know its better to build a separate network for our systems, but is anyone getting really deep into the networking as far as separate IP network, different sub nets or VLAN's for the cameras and seeing any benefit over network traffic ? I have a few camera's on a customers network (The network has been built from the ground up so I have alot of the newer tools available to route traffic) but the cameras seem to lag or sometimes "drop" from showing on the DVR itself. I know this is an issue as far as data transmission on the network but it is very hard to explain this to a customer who is not "tech savy". What are you guys doing when the only option is to just add the IP cameras to the network or is it mandatory for you to build a separate network just for the cameras ?
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    Remote Trigger to Release Lock

    Thanks Guys. Once again you are on it ! My searches were not turning up anything to promising. Soundy, I like you second link. I may check that out if I can't find out any more information about this http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/376743583/GSM_Remote_control_box_Big_power.html Tom I like your idea also. Even in the alarm industry, we are turning away from using traditional phone lines as everyone moves over to VOIP and cell phones as their primary means of communication. I am really interested to see what else I can find out about the product that I linked above. I like the idea that the device does not answer the phone but instead rejects the call and triggers the relay. It seems as if you could just load a SIM card in and not worry about paying monthly for the minutes if they are never used. Sending a SMS will trigger the second relay...great concept. Soundy what do you think about it ? and Tom was this device what you were referring to ?
  5. What solutions have you come up with to accomplish this ? I was trying to find something that worked on an analog phone line and would have a relay on board to release the lock after the right code was entered, but I am having trouble finding such a device. I am open to the idea of a network/internet based solution, but I would like for my user to be able to call a number, enter a code and release the lock. Most of the solutions I've found only work from inside the building and do not allow calls from the outside to trigger the device. Is someone sitting on gold out there ? What have you used that has been successful for you ?
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    Gunshot detection

    Hey Guys, Im looking for a external interface that has the capability to send out a pulse or voltage(trigger) when a decibel of 140 or higher is reached. Gunshot detection is the name of the game here. The industry leader is a company called ShotSpotter but their prices are out of range for the average consumer. Ive been looking for different alternatives like a sound meter that would measure up to 140db but have been unable to find a device that would. Does anyone have any ideas? Maybe an existing device that I could tweak and run it into the alarm inputs of a DVR? Thanks, Josh
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    yeah but you were using 12VDC .. the power boards on these cameras are just really cheap. Actually so are the video boards but anyway .. it doesnt take much to make a cheap camera go out of whack .. i use cheap cameras all the time .. trust me .. there is a big diff between a cheap one and a higher quality one when it comes to what you can do to it. Not saying that is the issue here but worth considering. IDK Rory, some of the Eclipse cameras are pretty good quality cameras. Yes they may not be Pelco, Panasonic, or Bosch but I do believe they hold their own. They do sell cheaper cameras, but some of their high end products are comparable to most of the top brand names. I like using the Eclipse products because they are local to me, I do not have to wait for shipping, and the support I recieved from their staff is remarkable. I am open and do sell other brands, but Eclipse is my first and foremost choice. @ Everyone else - I was able to get the problem resolved, but I was only able to do so by switching back to DC power for the cameras. Im sure my longest run was maybe 500FT but the camera functioned well and showed no problems (IR's activated - 3 days up so far with no other issues). Over the course of the past two projects, I would now consider my self a "ground loop specialist". I will not run another AC camera again unless it is residential / commercial application with only 120V standard. Any other voltage variations and your asking for trouble. This is just in what I have been through and personally if I get the chance to do another warehouse project, It will be split DC at one end and another DC power box at the other end. I tried a number of things to get the AC working without the distortion but nothing was effective. Thanks Rory and Soundy for the suggestions. The cameras kept sharing a ground with the building even though there were not connected to any metal on the building. I was able to get 1 or 2 up and running on AC power connected to different DVR's but as soon as I connected two or more AC powered cameras on the same DVR, the picture went to $hit. Tried lifting the grounds but I came to realize that they were being grounded through the DVR itself. Line isolators and power conditioners on the equipment were no help to the problem. And honestly, I think some of the problem was related to the power supply but I did not have a different brand to be able to test that theory at the time. If you guys have had success with another brand, in a warehouse, with AC voltage with no problems, please let me know. I am open to using someone else if the situation calls for it in the future. Thanks, Josh
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    I am a professional !!! lol I do not not what could be the issue....the only time I have ever had this problem is when using the 24 AC for power....I do not know what the issue could be. @ Rory - Yes they are the eclipse cameras but when I say that I have never had this issue before except when using 24AC power and in these two warehouses....I will check the lines today to make sure that they do not run across any high voltage, but trust me when I tell you that I made sure they didn't because I didn't want to see this problem again in this installation.
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    It's possible but I don't see how....I mean the cameras are still geting the same voltage and amperage at the end point. Why would it matter how it's done? Plus that wouldn't explain the reson I had the problems on the original installation. Those cameras accepted 24v and 12v ...
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    0 for 3 on resolving the problem.... Tried lifting the ground on the dvr, then on the cameras, then on both...nothing Even the power conditioner was no help...I thought for sure that would help. I'll try to put a filter on one of the cameras to see if that helps and I'm also going to pick upa 12v battery to see if it's a power or video loop problem. Any other tips?
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    @Soundy - I am on the way back to the site to see about lifting the ground @rory - I am probably going to try that next...it's a little incoveient because every camera has a converter on it to transfer the 24v AC to 12V DC. Standard sieamese cable is being used for all cameras..100% copper. And I am viewing the cams off the network. It's worse if I use the monitor off the dvr I also picked up a panamax line conditioner (m4300-pm) to see if that helps
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    Figured I'd just keep this in the same post since I'm having the same issue but with a different system. Here's the setup.. Problem: varying degrees of horizontal video bar distortion on all cameras 16 channel AC power supply 16 channel DV 2 different types of cameras but all getting the same problem with the bars. I have never had this problem using a dc power supply but this is my second time using an AC power supply and both times I am having this issue. I've read different articles about ground loop isolation and ive tried a few of the steps but it seems as if nothing works. I have used a different camera and get the same problem. I tried disconnecting all but one camera and it shows faint lines but on some of the cameras the lines actually seem to get better when I connect more cameras and worse when certain cameras are removed. Tried connecting the power supply into a different outlet with no results. I believe that the DVR and Power supply are on the same local power. I really don't know what else to try...this is one of my bigger jobs and I really cant mess this up at this point. Has anyone had any success with some of the power conditioners that are available commercially? I wanted to give one a shot but these things are pretty expensive. Any kind of help,thoughts, suggestions, comments or flames are appreciated.
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    Help connecting to my CCTVs

    You need to setup port forwarding on your router that will forward all request from outside your network to your dvr. Check in your dvr settings to see what port it uses. Second option would be to put your dvr in the DMZ zone on your router. This would forward all request to your ip address directly to your Dvr. What's the make and model of your router?
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    Vertical Pole Mount to Horizontal Beam

    Soundy, once again you are on it my friend. If you take a look at the way Home Depot mounts their cameras, it is the same as you suggested. I though about using this method, but it would run about $8-$10 a camera. The Walmart cameras use a u-bolt with a certin type of plate to accomplish the same thing. I figured that it would cost less but accomplish the same thing. The proplem is that I cannot find that setup. Plus I can't really use a tap screw or butterfly bolts because some of the beams have wires that sit on them and I would end up drilling through the wires. I could move the wires to drill through the beam but i was also looking for a faster solution that that. @cctvtom - I took a look at the site you suggested, but I couldn't find a solution to use those brackets to mount a pole in a vertical position. Do you have any pictures of one of your installations where you used these brackets?
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    Slight Distortion in Video Feed

    Yes we did try a know working camera with the same results....personally, I think it was either the cat5 or the baluns.
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